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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.62, 1,133.79 and 408.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.62, 1,133.79 and 408.94 is: 613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.62 : 1,133.79 = 408.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.62/1,133.79 = 408.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.62x = 1,133.79 × 408.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.62x = 463,652.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,652.08/755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.60

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